Warner, Clinton E., 1956
Scope and Contents
This Alumni Correspondence series includes correspondence Benjamin E. Mays received from Morehouse College alumni. These letters are mainly social, with questions about Morehouse's ongoing development or the alumni's lives after college. The correspondence often discusses personal experiences related to current issues, such as the treatment of Black soldiers during World War II and the Korean War, the impact of the bus boycott on racial relations in Montgomery, and the desegregation of the workforce. Notable alumni include Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Luther King Sr., Maynard Jackson, and Howard Thurman.
Dates
- Creation: 1956
Conditions Governing Access
The restricted materials in this collection may be viewed upon written request. Such requests will be submitted to the lead archivist and then forwarded to the director for approval. Please note that none of the files may be photocopied, duplicated, or photographed. We reserve the right to deny access to these materials, which are intended for research purposes only.
Extent
From the Collection: 140.83 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Morehouse College Archives Repository